Eleko Beach

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Fishermen fishing from the Atlantic Ocean on Eleko Shore
Eleko beach

Eleko Beach is a private beach in the Lekki Peninsula, about 30 miles east of the Lagos Island in Nigeria.[1] It opened in 1989.[2][3] Eleko Beach is located in the Ibeju-lekki local Government area.[4] Eleko is a small community located along the Lagos coastline.[5] Eleko Beach stands out among the community's other natural blessings.[6]

Eleko Beach has many sports activities[7] for all ages. Here you can rent a beach hut for the day and have someone prepare the grill for you. Eleko Beach is also home to a small market selling lively works of art but you will have to hire a taxi to get there.[8]

Climate and Environmental Issues[edit]

The eleko beach and its surrounding environment is faced with several environmental and ecological problems occasioned by the effect of climate change. These problems include rising sea level, loss of natural shoreline, flooding, deforestation, waste management and sanitation issues.[9] This has led to several cleanup initiatives organized within the eleko community.[10][11][12]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Ebiz Guides (2006). Nigeria. MTH Multimedia S.L. ISBN 978-84-933978-3-8.
  2. ^ "Beach holidays 2015: Best beaches in Lagos". The Vanguard. January 9, 2015. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  3. ^ Bosede Olusila-Obada; Ademola Olonilua (December 15, 2012). "Lagos beaches gearing up for fun-seekers". The Punch. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  4. ^ "Eleko Beach, Lagos". cityseeker. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
  5. ^ "Eleko Area Guide". nigeriapropertycentre.com. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
  6. ^ "Eleko Area Guide". nigeriapropertycentre.com. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
  7. ^ "Eleko beach, Lagos - Photos & Reviews". Hotels.ng Places. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
  8. ^ "Eleko Beach Lagos State :: Nigeria Information & Guide". www.nigeriagalleria.com. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
  9. ^ "Eleko community's sustainability challenges". EnviroNews Nigeria. 2013-08-09. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
  10. ^ Staff, Global Patriot. "Environment Day: Sterling One Foundation cleans Alpha, Eleko Beaches weekly". Global Patriot Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
  11. ^ NatureNews (2022-09-21). "Club clean-ups 5km Eleko Beach". Naturenews.africa. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
  12. ^ BusinessDay (2021-06-11). "125 volunteers join Sterling One Foundation to clean Eleko Beach on World Environment Day". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2023-10-07. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)